Barnabas vs Kilyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kilyan

Boy #4,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"church, monastic cell"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,586
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kil, Killy, Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Barnabas Rank #4,616
Kilyan Rank #4,586

Kilyan is more popular, ranked #4586 vs #4616 for Barnabas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnabas ___

  • Barnabas James
  • Barnabas Thomas
  • Barnabas Oliver
  • Barnabas William
  • Barnabas Frederick
  • Barnabas Edward

Kilyan ___

  • Kilyan James
  • Kilyan Patrick
  • Kilyan Flynn
  • Kilyan Beau
  • Kilyan Cole
  • Kilyan Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barnabas

Sebastian Cornelius Archibald Gideon Persephone

If you choose Kilyan

Cillian Declan Riordan Finola Saoirse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnabas or Kilyan more popular?

Kilyan is more popular, ranked #4586 compared to Barnabas at #4616 in the United States.

What do Barnabas and Kilyan mean?

Barnabas means "son of encouragement" (Aramaic origin). Kilyan means "church, monastic cell" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Barnabas and Kilyan boy or girl names?

Barnabas is primarily a boy name. Kilyan is primarily a boy name.

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